Offside is one of soccer’s most confusing rules, but the basic idea is simple once you know what referees are looking for.

Offside calls are some of the most controversial ones in soccer. Here’s a detailed look at the rules ahead of the 2026 FIFA ...

Soccer, otherwise known as football, is a relatively simple sport. Eleven players play on each team who, aside from the goalkeeper, can't touch the ball with their hands and must put the ball in the ...

DALLAS — One of the most debated and misunderstood rules in soccer is offside. It's the call that sparks instant reactions from players, coaches and fans. But the rule itself is straightforward once ...

April 4 (Reuters) - Canadian soccer took centre stage in a FIFA experiment on Saturday as the country’s top-flight league began testing a “daylight” offside rule aimed at speeding up play and ...

The next wave of soccer’s rule evolution arrived on the Eastern side of the Atlantic on Saturday, as the new “Daylight Offside” rule allowed a goal for the first time in the Canadian Premier League.

After years of controversy over marginal offside decisions and the growing influence of video assistant referees, FIFA is now testing a potential alternative. Starting in April 2026, the Canadian ...

Football has a simple set of rules compared to other games such as cricket and tennis. Whereas some have difficulty in understanding the offside rule, football is very simple to understand. It is a ...